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Peripheral vestibular disorders
Diagnostic code 6204 · Ear · 38 CFR 4.87
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Quoted from 38 CFR 4.87. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6204 Peripheral vestibular disorders: | |
| Dizziness and occasional staggering | 30 |
| Occasional dizziness | 10 |
| Note: Objective findings supporting the diagnosis of vestibular disequilibrium are required before a compensable evaluation can be assigned under this code. Hearing impairment or suppuration shall be separately rated and combined. |
Where else the regulation mentions this code
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Note (1): A separate evaluation for tinnitus may be combined with an evaluation under diagnostic codes 6100, 6200, 6204, or other diagnostic code, except when tinnitus supports an evaluation under one of those diagnostic codes.
Related codes in the regulation
- 6260 Tinnitus, recurrentMentioned together
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Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.87, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Moved to § 4.87 June 10, 1999.
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